Team Karting Manipal
About Us
Team Karting Manipal is a student-led motorsports team from Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal that builds and races high-performance go-karts for national competitions.
Established in 2022, our group of passionate and enthusiastic students are focused on building the fastest combustion and electric go-karts in India.
Combining engineering innovation a passion for speed and precision, TKM proudly represents MIT on some of India’s most competitive racing platforms.
Our Team
We’re a multidisciplinary team of passionate students from Manipal Institute of Technology, united by our love for speed, engineering, and competition.
Current Team
Founder Team
Vision & Mission
Vision: To build the fastest student-built go-kart in India and set the standard for innovation, performance, and passion in student motorsports.
Mission: To Promote hands-on industrial experience and foster a sense of teamwork within the budding engineers in our team.
Sneak Peek
Our Karts
EV go kart
CV go kart
CV go-kart
Our
Subsystems
Structures:
We build the backbone of the kart — a lightweight yet tough chassis that keeps everything together, no matter how intense the race gets.
Vehicle Dynamics:
Steering, suspension, and brakes — we fine-tune the ride so it grips corners like a dream and handles like a pro.
Powertrain
From engine to axle, we bring the power to the wheels — loud, fast, and built to race.
ECS (Electrical & Control Systems):
Wires, switches, and all things electric — we make sure the kart is smart, safe, and race-ready.
Research and Development:
We experiment, test, break things (on purpose), and learn — all to make our kart faster, lighter, and smarter each season.
Management:
Budgets, sponsors, social media, and team vibes — we keep the kart running off the track, too.
Our Achievements
TKM made its competitive debut in October 2023 at the Indian Karting Race (IKR) held at the Buddh International Circuit, Noida. At IKR’23, we established our go-kart as a championship contender by securing 4th position in the overall competition out of 36 participating teams.
Category wise Achievements :
- Design (CV) – 1st position
- Business and Cost Presentation- 2nd position
- Rulebook Test – 2nd position
- Weight Test – 2nd position
The 2024 season marked the launch of Team Karting Manipal Electric, opening a new chapter in electric go-kart racing. Our EV secured 4th place overall(from 64 participating teams) in its debut competition at FKDC Season 8, Kari Motor Speedways, Coimbatore
Category wise Achievements :
- Sales and Cost Presentation – 1st (EV) and 2nd (CV)
- Design Report – 2nd (EV)
In 2025, TKM is gearing up to take IKR’25 by storm — with our sights set on dominating the track at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore.
Join Us
all branches and skill levels are welcome
Contact Us
- teamkartingmit@gmail.com
- MIT Campus, Manipal, Karnataka, India